Global Climate News

221 fossil fuel and petrochemical industry representatives have registered for UN plastic pollution treaty talks (INC-5) in Busan, making up 6% of attendees, as nations attempt to agree on plastic production curbs.

Countries clash at UN plastic pollution treaty talks in Busan, South Korea over production curbs. Fossil fuel-producing nations oppose manufacturing limits while others push for 40% reduction in plastic production by 2040.

New study commissioned by Eastman advocates for circular approach to PET plastic and polyester textiles recycling, projecting significant improvements in recycling rates and emissions reduction by 2040 through combined mechanical and chemical recycling methods.

Researchers developed a new bio-based polymer by modifying starch with cinnamyl groups that can be crosslinked using light, creating potential sustainable packaging materials.

Research highlights scientific breakthroughs in photochemical upcycling of plastics through visible light-driven C-H bond activation, offering environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastic recycling methods.

Research demonstrates that oxygen vacancies in metal oxide nanoparticles enhance catalytic performance in breaking down plastic additives, showing promise for environmental cleanup of plastic pollution.

Delegates from 175+ countries meet in Busan, South Korea for final negotiations of Global Plastics Treaty, focusing on plastic production regulation, waste management, and environmental justice amid industry opposition.

Continuus Materials, backed by WM and Tailwater Capital, has shut down its Des Moines facility that produced Everboard roofing panels from recycled materials, displacing 32 workers.

Delegates from 175 countries have gathered in Busan, South Korea for final negotiations on international plastic pollution treaty, with major divisions between nations over plastic production limits.